The Top 6 Things You Need to Know About Teaching Adults - Classy Career Girl

The Top 6 Things You Need to Know About Teaching Adults Remember this quote? “When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.” From my perspective as an educator, curriculum designer and course developer, putting together a course is not simply dumping a lot of materials into a website and hoping to make a fortune selling it. Instead, there is a science behind learning and teaching and when we tap into this we ensure our courses will really make  an impact. If you are thinking about using the internet to connect with your clients, let me share some tips with you today that will help you keep your customers interested and engaged. I help  women like yourself create dynamic online courses that will make good on your promise to help your customer.  These tips will help your customers  actually remember what it is that you are so excited about sharing with them.  My teaching tips below are based off of how adults actually learn and how we make sure what you teach  â€œsticks.” The Top 6 Things You Need to Know About Teaching Adults 1. Adults need to know why Make sure you clearly explain how you can help.  Explain your expectations of them early and clearly and tell them what the course will look like and what improvements they can look forward to. Tip: Provide a friendly introductory video where you state all of this up front. It should be as clear as a bell. 2. Adults have a strong self-concept A strong self-concept is a way of saying that your clients will be self-directed and don’t like to feel you are forcing your ideas on them. (That is why compliance training can be a FAIL). Tip: Always offer them choices for discussion topics or a variety of ways to respond to your requests for completed assignments (written, video, audio, etc.). 3. The role of experience is important Adults bring with them a wealth of experience. Acknowledge their ideas and prior experiences whenever possible.  Recognizing them whenever possible will bring out amazing results. Tip:  Make sure you allow time for reflection. As they read or listen to you they will make connections with previous learnings they have had in their  life and will want to reflect. This is where online discussions are golden. Refrain from using yes/no questions. Use “what” or “how” to start your questions and support them by offering a safe place to share. 4. Adults have a readiness to learn Personally, this is one of the reasons I enjoy working with adults. Make your resources and materials relevant and current. Take advantage of their readiness as they will be more open to accepting or understanding your teachings. As soon as they see the learning will help them with real life situations, they will SO  appreciate you! Tip: Early in your relationship ask your students what they expect from you and how you can best help them. Ask them to demonstrate HOW they will apply what they learned from your course in their daily life. 5. Adults are problem centered in their desire to learn Adults  are motivated by learning how to solve real-life situations. They will construct new knowledge by taking what you share and solving challenges in their own lives. Tip: Journaling is a great activity to encourage self-reflection and observations of personal progress throughout your course. They can use online notebooks like OneNote to keep personal journals. Encourage them to problem solve without you (when possible) and to use the group as a resource if they seem particularly challenged by your topic. 6. Adult learners are motivated The most powerful motivators are internal. Adults can’t be motivated by the fulfillment of your expectations for them. If they value working with you and you continuously provide them with stimulating and thought-provoking materials, their motivation knows  no bounds. Tip: Even if they take away only one thing from your teaching, that one gem of knowledge can change lives. Support them and offer your best self to inspire and challenge them towards new goals. Individuals have differences so not all rules will apply to your clients. Try adapting at least some of these tips and you can be confident your course will provide real value. I’d like to hear about results when you try this with your clients. Questions? Please read more on my website or follow me on Twitter.

5 keys to success on a marketing internship - Debut

5 keys to success on a marketing internship - Debut If youre reading this, congratulations. Youve just secured yourself a marketing internship one of the most coveted positions for millennials out there (or so LinkedIn would have you believe). Marketing is fun for people from all walks of life. Its the best of both worlds coming up with creative campaigns and off-the-wall ideas, all the while geeking out over numbers and statistics. But the question is, how do you hit the ground running? In this fast-paced industry, there a few keys to success that you should remember. And here they are: Start with the end in mind Before you even start your marketing internship, be aware of this vital pre-game tip. What are you actually going in there to  get? A permanent position? Valuable experience? Career perspective? New skills? Figure it out first and then, when you get there, let it shape your work accordingly. Your manager will likely want to know what your endgame is while working with them. Showing you know your goals and having careers ambitions will show that youre serious about the position that you can be trusted. Be transparent about your skills The temptation when you start a marketing internship is to act like youre more advanced than you actually are. STOP! Its okay to not know everything. Even if you did a marketing degree at university, you arent necessarily going to be as familiar with things like Google Analytics and SEO. Thats what mentorship is for! Be honest about what you know and dont know. The aim of the internship for your managers is to develop you to a point where you can help them. Theyll be happy to show you the ropes. Be honest about what you know and dont know. The aim of the internship for your managers is to develop you to a point where you can help them. Theyll be happy to show you the ropes. Seek knowledge as much as possible In a profession like marketing, where there are almost infinite ways to achieve the desired result, its important that you dont rest on your laurels. Seek knowledge as often as you can. If you find yourself at loose end, observe your manager. Ask them what theyre working on and why its important to the business at large. For added gold stars, seek out a former intern and ask them what they learned. You might glean some information you didnt have before. Dont beat yourself up IMPORTANT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: youre going to make mistakes. That mistake might come sooner rather than later. I myself went a long time without making any mistakes that were too catastrophic. When the slip-up finally came, I was horrified. But then,    I realised something important. Life goes on. Things move quickly, especially on a marketing internship. Everyone messes up once in a while, but you only really need to worry if you dont learn from it. And as soon as the next work day starts, you get a clean slate. Represent Your managers will thank you for this. The job of the marketer is not just to get others to believe in the product, but to believe in the product themselves. Thats why you should be sure to spread the word. Post on social media and prep your 30-second elevator pitch. That kind of enthusiasm is whats gonna take you from marketing internship to permanent position quicker than you can say A/B Testing. Connect with Debut on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn for more careers insights.

Do Millennials Know the Secret

Do Millennials Know the Secret Growing up I saw my dad struggle to put food on the table.  He worked long hours.  He worked weekends all summer long (in the agriculture business and during the picking/canning season he was always on call). He put up with a##hole bosses who took credit for what he created.  He was the go to person when the CEO needed results.  But the Yes Men were the ones whod get promoted and big bonuses. And then the company went bankrupt.  And he lost his job.  And his pension.  And had to start over.  After over 20 years of dedicated service to the company. Starting over sucks! This video addresses many of the raw-deal realities realities my dad faced that are now facing the Millennial Generation. Although there have been many advances in technology and basic necessities that used to be considered luxuries and would make you among the richest people in the world, there are some pitfalls and half-truths that can derail the unwary. Here are a few Ive discovered over my last 50+ years. Let Them Play I cant tell you how much stress and frustration comes from the elementary school systems desire to create college-bound robot kids.  Homework every night that becomes a battle between parents and kids and the Common Core curriculum that punishes all involved. So what happens is homework drags into dinner then off to a sports team activity then home and to bed.  To do it all over again.  The kids never getting to play for the fun of playing.  Thinking theyre failing because the 5-step math problem that requires solving four different ways and showing your work is so above their cognitive abilities (not age-appropriate). homework, an age-old source of angst for many families, has gotten even more complicated. Parents, like myself, are trying to guide children through questions that make little sense to adults who were taught math using other methods. a recent study in Psychological Science found that math-anxious parents who help children on homework breed math-anxious children Which leads me to No, Everyone Shouldnt Go To College Teaching coding and robotics in 3rd grade.  Really?  Preschool college prep? In the drive for better school rankings, teaching the basics and having a mix of work and fun/exercise/social time (aka recess) has transformed into trying to cram too much work into the school day followed by an overflow of homework.  Recess that used to be where kids learned how to interact with others and get their exercise has become so regimented that kids no longer think for themselves.  Certain games are prescribed.  Every minute is regimented. So what happens?  The average kid gets left behind.  They end up more confused than ever.  And they hate school. And if they get by, then they think they have to go to college to get a good job.  So they apply to overpriced colleges (prices having tripled over the last 30 years in real dollars), bury themselves in debt,  are taught information that is largely useless in the real world (by professors who are more concerned about getting their grants than teaching kids) and end woefully unprepared for the working world.  With a debt-millstone that dooms the next 20-30 years of their work life as they try to repay the debt of their Psychology or History degree while holding down a $40k to $50k job.  One they could have easily gotten for a cost of $50k to $100k less. What about trade schools?  What about manual labor?  What about small businesses and entrepreneurship?  Everyone doesnt need to go to college. Invest In Yourself Your future earnings are based on your skills, your reputation, and your relationships develop all three.  And although a good college education can boost all three, what you do to invest in those areas during your working lifetime will make the difference between average pay and exceptional.  Readers are leaders and learning can also make life more interesting and enjoyable just dont overpay for it.  Make sure the return on your investment is worthwhile. Always Prepare Yourself For The Next Opportunity Whether youre an entrepreneur leading a company or have a 9-5 job, you have to be always building yourself up for the next opportunity. Companies dont last forever they get sold or go out of business.  And when that happens, you may be gone, or the new culture may not fit you.  Layoffs do happen even to the best people.  The job market changes and industries evolve.  Are you prepared? Preparing yourself includes everything from preparing your resume to building relationships to  educating yourself to build your skill and knowledge base. Your Home Is Not An Investment I know everyone has heard, Your home is your best investment.  But what happens when you lose your job and you find yourself getting behind in your mortgage payments and then lose the house?  Unlike mutual fund retirement plan investments you cant just pull out equity easily and quickly. What if a good job that is a boost in income and career potential is 100 miles away?  Then that home is a ball-and-chain that prevents you from realizing your full potential. And what if the housing market tanks?  Yes, home prices dont always go up.  If you need to sell then, can you take a $50k to $200k hit to your nest egg? Live Simply Live simply more isnt always better.  The Joneses really are more broke you think (they just hide it in visible luxury stuff).  When you buy the McMansion in the exclusive nice neighborhood, suddenly you find yourself upgrading both cars.  Then you hire the housekeeper, landscaper, and pool boy.  Your kids the nanny or tutor.  They need designer labels to not be embarrassed at school by their peers.  And so the hamster wheel spins.  Once you start you find it difficult to get off.  And then you pile up debt to keep up. Dump the insane  lifestyle and life gets easier.  You find everyday life more enjoyable.  You are saving for your future.  You will be able to retire instead of work til youre 70. Dump Debt Once you crawl into that debt hole, getting out is like escaping quicksand or a riptide.  It is a tough habit to break.  Instead create a gap between your salary and spending.  And aggressively dump that into savings.  By doing that you create more freedom to do what you want.  It also gives you Screw you! money so youre not trapped in a bad job. Take an 80/20 assessment of your finances.  Rank your spending from top to bottom in size.  What are the leaks you need to plug?  Can you get a cheaper place (without jeopardizing your security or future opportunities)?  Can you get a beater car for $2,000 instead of a $500 a month car payment (for an asset that is worth less every year)?  Can you reduce your car insurance costs by shopping it every year?  Can you cut cable and get a cheaper phone plan?  Can you bring lunch and eat dinner at home instead of going out?  When going out can you cut out the overpriced alcohol (often what adds 30-100% to your dining bill)?  Can you do cheaper travel or reduce the number of expensive vacations?  $30-$50 to camp vs $200 to $500 a night for hotels is a big difference. Youd be amazed how revamping your priorities and periodically right-sizing your finances and spending habits can rocket you ahead in your savings goals and clear out debt in no time.  If you need help, check out Dave Ramsey the king of living within your means. Self-Sufficiency Is King No one will care for you when youre old the government is already broke (they just havent recognized it yet) and that guaranteed pension might not be worth anything when you need it (how many cities have gone bankrupt leaving their retirees left holding the bag?) What are you doing to take care of yourself in retirement?  Fool.com article shows According to the Social Security Administration, the average retired American couples gets $2,212 per month, or roughly $26,500 per year, in Social Security income. Thats not a lot of money when you consider that the average American household earned $53,657 in 2014 and the average annual expenses for an American retired couple over age 65 were $41,403 in 2013. The CBO estimates that the Social Security Trust Fund will be depleted in 2029, and that could result in a 29% across-the-board cut in monthly Social Security benefits in 2030. Premiums for Part D Medicare insurance, which covers drug costs, are often withdrawn directly from Social Security checks and those premiums are growing more quickly than Social Security income. Also, Medicare premium surcharges that come directly out of Social Security income are determined by income limits that arent adjusted annually for inflation. As a result, Americans face a one-two punch that could mean Medicare premiums take a much bigger cut of Social Security income in the future than they do today. According to a December study from Transamerica, the total household retirement savings of American workers age 50 and older is a median $135,000. What does this all mean?  If youre not aggressively preparing (read save your ass off) for your retirement, you think it is hard living paycheck-to-paycheck now, while you DO have discretionary savings, how hard will it be when your healthcare costs are eating you alive? Find Meaning Lifes too short to do  work without meaning.  Yes, you need to work at something that will pay you enough to survive and set you up for a secure retirement.  But once you get that handled you should be looking for jobs, companies to work for, or entrepreneurial options to get the most financially and satisfaction-wise out of your work life. Plan your life on purpose.  Otherwise youll find yourself in a place you do not wish to be due to decisions you did not make (but were made for you).  You only get one run at this life so make it count. Now You So what are you doing with your life?  Are you building your future the right way?  And living life to the fullest?  Are you making a difference?

Online Course in Resume Writing - A Good Way to Improve Your Resume

Online Course in Resume Writing - A Good Way to Improve Your ResumeThe best way to improve your resume is by completing an online course in resume writing. Online courses are helpful when it comes to providing personalized services to candidates who seek assistance from a recruiter or even to those who need help improving their resumes before submitting them to employers.Online courses are not always free. In fact, many universities offer the option of enrolling for courses as part of their undergraduate or graduate degree programs. With the rise of the Internet and technology, however, there has been a trend toward choosing online courses in resume writing.Resume writing, also known as resume-writing, entails organizing information in such a way that it helps to create a professional image for the candidate. With more people opting for online courses in resume writing, it becomes important to select the course to suit the kind of candidate you are. Whether you are seeking advice or support, or you just want to build a portfolio for yourself, you can obtain the help you need from an online course in resume writing. There are several reasons to choose to attend an online course in resume writing.Firstly, it has a good chance of allowing you to make some progress before you begin to pay for the course. Because it is always possible to pursue these courses from home, it is often cheaper to choose this route. However, it is still a wise idea to go to a university in order to ensure that you receive good value for your money.Additionally, an online course in resume writing has the advantage of allowing you to gain expertise on what you need to prepare a resume based on personal experience. Although you can gain the same quality advice as you would get from a local tutor, the online course will provide you with a wider range of resources that will assist you to write better resumes.Students may also find that the course provides a good chance to interact with other s tudents. Being able to ask questions is often one of the most valuable learning experiences that any student will have, and this is certainly the case when it comes to personal development. The more you can learn about what others have done, the more you will know about how to present yourself in a way that allows you to appeal to potential employers.Furthermore, an online course in resume writing has a good chance of becoming more affordable than any other course, whether it is a classroom course or a full-time online course. Most universities will offer very reasonable costs for their courses, making them cost-effective for students to consider.Finally, it is often a good idea to take online courses for resume writing if you have decided to work toward improving your resume. It is always beneficial to improve your skills before beginning a course that will help you do so. If you continue to make progress after completing a course, you will find that your resume writing efforts wil l be more effective.

How to Write Your High School on a Resume

How to Write Your High School on a ResumeWriting your high school on a resume is quite easy. I am going to give you a few tips so that you can do it easily and successfully.The first thing you need to do is write your high school information in the first column of your resume. The best way to do this is with something simple like; i.e. 'High School - Algebra'Now, you can move to the next section where you would list down your most important academic achievement in high school such as, 'Double Major in Math and Physics'There are several places to put your achievements in your high school. In the above example, you can put 'Double Major in Math and Physics'. By doing this, you would have listed down all the important things that made you standout in your high school. In the above example, you could have easily listed down 'math and physics' because they are two subjects that you had to put up with.Another option for your high school resume is writing the college application form. Write down the information you feel is important such as; i.e. 'Preferred College, Bachelors of Science in Biology'Writing your high school on a resume is very simple but remember that to put your best interests to the fore, you should include your hobbies as well. This will make the resume a whole lot more professional. Write down your hobbies as well as: 'Reading, watching movies, playing sports'So now you know how to write your high school on a resume. If you want to learn more about the subject, you could do some research online. The information mentioned above is only a basic outline of how to write your high school on a resume. It may sound like an easy task, but in reality, it is very time consuming.

The Ultimate Solution for Resume+Writing+Services You Can Find Out About Today

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10 Tips On How To Stay Positive While Looking For A Job - Work It Daily

10 Tips On How To Stay Positive While Looking For A Job - Work It Daily Don’t let the media and the news put you down. No matter how bad they say it is companies are always looking to hire the best available staff. If you have the right skills and passion, there will be a job waiting for right around the corner. How To Stay Positive While Looking For A Job The key is to remain upbeat. Here are 10 tips to help you stay positive while looking for a job. 1. Keep A Routine Don’t get into the bad habits of waking up late, sleeping in the afternoons or procrastinating around the house. Get up at your normal time, eat properly and get some exercise (walking is free)! 2. Volunteer You can do this at a church, hospital, homeless shelter or non-profit organization will open your eyes to people who are less off than you and give you a sense of contribution. There is no greater reward than helping people who are less fortunate than us. 3. Stay Up To Date With What’s Happening In Your Industry Don’t let yourself fall behind just because you’re not working. The best approach is to learn more about your particular industry. This way you will be ahead of your competition when it comes time to interview. 4. Explore Potential New Careers It’s never too late to try to learn a foreign language or a new piece of computer software. I remember working with a senior archaeologist of 10 years experience who came to me wanting a change in his life direction. After six months of learning Spanish and then travelling through Spain for another six months, the senior archaeologist is now a junior English/Spanish translator! 5. Positive Thinking Do not focus on the negatives â€" you need to be able to bounce back. Concentrate on the skills and knowledge you have. Sitting around saying “what if” all the time is only going to further depress you. 6. Support Group You may feel as though you’re the only person in your situation without a job, but guess what â€" you’re not. Reach out to people for support. There are many groups that provide excellent assistance in the areas of resume writing, interviewing, and job hunting. Aside from the secular groups, there are also many faith groups ready to offer you a supporting hand. Don’t feel ashamed or embarrassed to ask for help. Let people help you change your life. 7. Avoid Negative People Negative thinking is of no value to you. You need to be around positive people and people who can have a positive impact on your life. 8. Network Maintain contacts and stay in touch with people. Make sure you network with positive people!! Again, avoid negativity. Negative thinking does nothing to help your situation. Last but not least... 9. Manage Your Expectations Not every job you apply for will be a success. Don’t be put off by this. Instead, concentrate on the positives and look at what you achieve each day. For example, you could have applied to three great jobs, connected with two people who are great resources, or found a course or book that will help improve your skills. 10. Don’t Give Up! Jobs don’t find you, you find them! This post was originally published on an earlier date. Photo Credit: Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!